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itch.io alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best itch.io alternative for most people is Payhip (2.6 GPA), second in our ranking of tools for selling digital products. The best free one is Lemon Squeezy (2.8 GPA).

itch.io compared with 5 alternatives: Gumroad, Payhip, Ko-fi, Sellfy and Lemon Squeezy.

itch.io is free to use. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
itch.ioThis toolFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
GumroadFreeFreeWeb, iOS, Android
PayhipFree plan · from $29/moYesWeb
Ko-fiFree planYesWeb
SellfyFree trial · from $22/moTrial onlyWeb
Lemon SqueezyFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb

Price against what you get

itch.io has no paid plan and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessitch.ioGumroadPayhipSellfyLemon Squeezy

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of tools for selling digital products, and the best at every price

How each one differs from itch.io

  1. Gumroad

    Sell downloads, memberships and courses for a cut of each sale

    • Gumroad is free.
    • Gumroad also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Gumroad lists no Windows, macOS and Linux apps, which itch.io has.
    • Gumroad also covers email campaigns, affiliate tracking and merchant of record.
    • Gumroad does not cover community and online store, which itch.io does.

    Suits: Creators testing a first product who want no monthly bill

    Gumroad vs itch.ioGumroad pricing and details

  2. Payhip

    Store for downloads, courses and memberships, with a free plan

    • Payhip starts at $29 per month.
    • Payhip lists no Windows, macOS and Linux apps, which itch.io has.
    • Payhip also covers online courses and affiliate tracking.
    • Payhip does not cover community, which itch.io does.

    Suits: New sellers who want a free store and pay only when they sell

    Payhip vs itch.ioPayhip pricing and details

  3. Ko-fi

    Creator page for tips, memberships, a shop and paid commissions

    • Ko-fi lists no Windows, macOS and Linux apps, which itch.io has.
    • Ko-fi does not cover community, which itch.io does.

    Suits: Artists and streamers who want tips and memberships on one page

    Ko-fi vs itch.ioKo-fi pricing and details

  4. Sellfy

    Store builder for selling downloads, subscriptions and print-on-demand

    • Sellfy starts at $22 per month for up to $10k in yearly sales, billed annually ($29 monthly).
    • Sellfy has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike itch.io.
    • Sellfy lists no Windows, macOS and Linux apps, which itch.io has.
    • Sellfy also covers email campaigns, affiliate tracking and print on demand.
    • Sellfy does not cover community, which itch.io does.

    Suits: Creators who sell files, subscriptions and merch from one store

    Sellfy vs itch.ioSellfy pricing and details

  5. Lemon Squeezy

    Merchant of record checkout for software, subscriptions and downloads

    • Lemon Squeezy starts at $10 per month for email marketing to 1,000 subscribers.
    • Lemon Squeezy lists no Windows, macOS and Linux apps, which itch.io has.
    • Lemon Squeezy also covers email campaigns, affiliate tracking and merchant of record.
    • Lemon Squeezy does not cover community, which itch.io does.

    Suits: Software makers selling licenses or subscriptions worldwide

    Lemon Squeezy vs itch.ioLemon Squeezy pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in itch.io

  • Payment processing fees of about $0.30 + 2.9% apply per transaction in either payout mode, so very low prices lose a large share.
  • In Direct to you mode you are merchant of record and liable for chargebacks and VAT; itch.io only handles these in its collected mode.
  • Collected payouts need a completed tax interview and at least $5 available, and each payout is reviewed by staff, typically in 10 to 14 days.
  • New accounts have a soft limit of 20 project pages and 10 files per page, which can be raised on request.
itch.io pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to itch.io?

The alternatives to itch.io in this directory are Gumroad, Payhip, Ko-fi, Sellfy and Lemon Squeezy. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with itch.io.

Is there a free alternative to itch.io?

Yes. Gumroad is free to use. Payhip, Ko-fi and Lemon Squeezy have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which itch.io alternatives work on Android?

The itch.io listing does not include an Android app. Gumroad lists one.

Which itch.io alternatives work on iOS?

The itch.io listing does not include an iOS app. Gumroad lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.